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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.83, 55.25 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.83, 55.25 and 36.35 is: 54.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.83 : 55.25 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.83/55.25 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.83x = 55.25 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.83x = 2,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.88/36.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.52

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